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Malachite and Aurichalcite from Kelly Mine, Magdalena District, Socorro County, New Mexico

 
Malachite and Aurichalcite from Kelly Mine, Magdalena District, Socorro County, New Mexico

DESCRIPTION:No. 7375
Mineral:Malachite and Aurichalcite
Locality:Kelly Mine, Magdalena District, Socorro County, New Mexico
Description:Beautiful thumbnail specimen of bright green malachite balls to 2 mm diameter with olive green aurichalcite to 1 mm and iridescent goethite coated matrix. Ex. R. Bates Collection #84
Overall Size:3.5x2x2 cm
Crystals:1-2 mm
Archived: For reference only

 

 

 

 

 

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